Mathematics - Pāngarau

Kei hopu tōu ringa ki te aka tāepa, engari kia mau ki te aka matua.

Cling to the main vine, not the loose one.

Mathematics and Statistics

Mathematics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space, and time.

Statistics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in data.

These two disciplines are related but involve different ways of thinking and solving problems. Both equip ākonga with effective means for modelling, analysing, and interpreting the world in which they live.

Big ideas

Critical thinking, and mathematical and statistical generalisations emerge from te hononga of different observations, knowledges, and processes.
Tāiringa kōrero allows for elegance, creativity, and exploration of mathematical and statistical ideas.
In Mathematics and Statistics, wānanga stimulates logical argument, investigation, analysis, and justification, supporting critical evaluation and reasoned conclusions.
Mathematical and statistical concepts, patterns, and relationships can be represented in multiple ways.
Mathematical and statistical methods can be used to explore, solve, or model problems while recognising variation, certainty, and uncertainty.

Learning Pathway

Mathematics and Statistics equips ākonga with skills that will be put to use in all potential pathways following secondary school.

Numerical literacy will enable measurement and calculation of quantity, time, and space, as well as the foundations of financial literacy.

These skills underpin many scenarios beyond the classroom.

Ākonga enhancing their mathematical and statistical capabilities will empower not only themselves, but also their whānau and wider communities.

For students moving into employment, pathways include:

business and retail
health and community care
agriculture and horticulture
defence force
marketing and social media
trades
hospitality

For students moving into further studies, Mathematics and Statistics provide foundation for:

Data Science and Modelling
Computer Science, Design and Programming
Engineering
Environmental and Earth Studies
Finance and Social Sciences
Science and Technology
Education.

NCEA Level one

Level 1 Mathematics is compulsory for all year 11 students

There will be 3 courses available that have different areas of focus

11NUM - Numeracy

The main focus in this course will be on students gaining their numeracy qualification for NCEA.

There are two opportunities to sit the Numeracy common assessment activity, but the focus will be on completing this in October.

Students taking this course may go on to take Statistics or financial literacy at level 2.

Endorsement will not be available.

11MAT - General Mathematics

This course is for students who are likely to pass their numeracy, but have not done so yet.

They will hopefully gain their numeracy in the June exam. There will be another opportunity to gain their numeracy in October.

The course will be working towards covering the Mathematics strands of number, measurement, geometry, statistics and a light exposure to algebra.

Endorsement will not be available in this course.

11ALG - Mathematics with an algebra focus

This course is for students who have passed their numeracy, or who haven't yet done so, but will be able to easily.

We will cover the Mathematics strands of number, measurement, geometry, statistics and develop stronger algebra skills within these contexts.

Endorsement may be available in this course.

NCEA Level two

Level 2 Mathematics is recommended for all year 12 students

There will most probably be 3 courses available depending on staffing availability

12FIN - Financial Literacy

This course is designed to develop skills for financial literacy.

There will be a mixture of Unit and Achievement Standards on offer covering topics such as budgeting, saving and investment options, personal income for different stages of life, and personal banking options.

Endorsement will not be available in this course.

12STA - Statistics

This course is recommended for students who who enjoy interpreting data and writing reports.

It is likely to cover report writing, interpreting reports, probability and some algebra.

This course is recommended for students wishing to take Statistics at level 3.

Subject endorsement is available.

12ALG - Mathematics with Algebra

This course is for students who enjoys working with algebra to solve problems.

It will cover a variety of topics including algebra, graphs, calculus and sequence and series.

This course is required to take Mathematics with Calculus at level 3.

Subject endorsement is available.

NCEA Level three

Level 3 Mathematics is not compulsory.

There will most probably be 2 courses available depending on staffing availability.

13STA - Mathematics with Statistics

This course is intended for those students who have been successful in Mathematics or Statistics at NCEA Level 2.

It relies on being able to demonstrate knowledge of the world around us and use of statistical computer packages.

A personal device is advisable. A graphical calculator is essential, but this may be borrowed from the school during class time.

Subject endorsement is available. This is a University Entrance Subject.

13CAL - Mathematics with Calculus

This course is intended for those students who have been successful in Mathematics with algebra at level 2.

We cover trigonometry, complex numbers, differentiation and integration.

There is one internal assessment available and the rest of the credits are gained through the external exam in November.

If you are intending on taking mathematics at university, then purchasing a graphical calculator is advisable.

Subject endorsement is available. This is a University Entrance Subject.

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